Music in the Square Returns Friday Evening

Discover Dixon is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved Summer Series, featuring the Dixon City Market and Music at the Square, along with the exciting debut of Fitness Friday. Enjoy a picnic with your family
Bench in Rock Falls to be Dedicated to the Legacy of Louie Bellson

The community is invited to a bench dedication ceremony honoring the legacy of Louie Bellson, a Rock Falls native who rose to become the renowned drummer, composer, band leader and six-time Grammy nominee. Mrs. Francine Bellson purchased
Photos: Marquette, Fulton baseball meet in Class 1A supersectional at NIU in DeKalb

The Fulton and Marquette High School baseball teams met Monday in a Class 1A supersectional at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.
Photos: Marquette, Fulton baseball meet in Class 1A supersectional at NIU in DeKalb

The Fulton and Marquette High School baseball teams met Monday in a Class 1A supersectional at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.
Morrison’s Southside Elementary to host June 13 meal fundraiser for injured Rock Falls athlete

Southside Elementary School of Morrison is hosting a drive-thru fundraiser to support Dylan Wescott, a Rock Falls High School student-athlete who was left partially paralyzed after suffering a broken neck during a track and field meet March
Bench to be dedicated in Rock Falls to honor drummer Bellson

The dedication will take place during the Bellson Music Fest at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7.
Construction to start June 2 on Dixon’s Galena Avenue, Franklin Grove Road, U.S. 52

Work will patch, mill and resurface roads. Also, sidewalk ramps will be reconstructed to meet ADA standards. The projects will use staged construction with temporary lane and sidewalk closures.
Lee County Honors Employee for 25-Years of Service

About 25-years ago, Lee County Engineer Dave Anderson decided to take a job with Lee County. At the recent Lee County Board meeting, Anderson was presented with a plaque for 25-years of service to the county. Board
Money Monday’s- Win $101 from River Country 101.7

It’s Money Monday’s on River Country 101.7. Each Monday during the month of June, we are giving you the opportunity to win $101 from River Country 101.7. Listen each Monday morning with Sam Ramirez for the weekly
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Fulton’s Dom Kramer

Fulton senior Dom Kramer worked his way back from a knee injury during football season to be a key contributor on the mound and at the plate during the Steamers’ postseason run to the Elite Eight. He